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Bennington Battle Day - Holiday Closure Notice

August 10, 2022

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers will be closed in observance of Bennington Battle Day on Tuesday, August 16. The Department will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, August 17.

Important Reminders

  • If you receive your weekly benefit payments by check, you may experience a delay due to the holiday.
  • The UI Claimant Assistance Center will be closed on Tuesday, August 16 and will reopen Wednesday, August 17, for regular business hours. Claimants should expect high call volume on Tuesday morning with longer than usual wait times. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day, or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4pm to file.
  • Local Job Center locations in Vermont will be closed on Tuesday, August 16, and will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, August 17. Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry form, or by calling a local job center directly. 

Please visit labor.vermont.gov for additional information and resources for unemployment insurance claimants.